most of you know us, the artsy ants, already. but for those new to our blog, we thought it would be fun to introduce ourselves by means of answering some random questions.

What's your favorite midnight snack?SYLVIA: olives and red wine

SIMONA: japanese rice crackers and home made pizza. really, at midnight i eat anything. that's when i get hungry.

At the beach would you rather play in the sand, or play in the water?

SYLVIA: i play at the edge of the water, just at the point where the water splashes on my feetSIMONA: i like playing with wet sand, you can do the most with it.

Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?SYLVIA: yes, always. i get impatient with people who don't.SIMONA: nope. what a waste of time!

What was your favorite toy as a kid?SYLVIA: playmobil, spiced up with some lego.SIMONA: playmobil. with lots of add-ons and imaginary items.

Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste?SYLVIA: definitely wet!SIMONA: wet, of course!

Do you play a musical instrument?

SYLVIA: yes, the cello.SIMONA: the violin.

What would the child you once were say to the adult you have become?

SYLVIA: "it's cool you still build snowmen in the garden, but why don't you have more kids?" SIMONA: i'd be proud of myself for never really having grown up and doing "arts and crafts" for a living.

If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one ability or quality, what would it be?SYLVIA: being able to crochet a huge granny square blanket in no time...SIMONA: i'd love to be more of a people person, be more comfortable around them. i'd also love to fly across the ocean in minutes.